Major/Minor
Statistics
The growth and importance of data requires qualified people to collect, analyze, summarize, interpret, and effectively use the data. Statistics majors/minors receive in-depth exposure to the theory, application, and tools of statistics to prepare them for a wide range of careers, including analytics and actuarial science. Learn more here.
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Philosophy
Philosophy majors/minors will learn how to approach problems, view arguments from multiple perspectives, communicate clearly with others, and articulate thoughts in a meaningful way. You gain a comprehensive understanding of the major philosophical traditions, ideas, and arguments, along with the skills for critically analyzing them. Sample courses and career paths here.
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Ancient Greek Studies
Ancient Greek Studies majors delve deep into the study of Classics through the literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece. They study key works in the original languages. More on the major, including sample courses, here.
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Ancient Greek Language
Majors and learn from great works from history in the original ancient language, analyzing and comparing ancient societies directly from the source. More on the major, including sample courses, here.
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History
History majors and minors learn how to ask good questions, use evidence to evaluate change and continuity, analyze cause and effect, put information in context, condense data into logic, and apply relevant information to understand the past and present. You will be a strong writer, researcher, and interpreter of information.
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Accounting with Finance
The Accounting with Finance major at Gustavus is a rigourous combination of accounting, business, and finance courses. It provides the academic background necessary for positions in private businesses. (Additional credit hours and specific accounting course credits are necessary to meet the current education requirements to take the CPA exam and to be licensed as a CPA in Minnesota.)
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Psychological Science
Psychological Science is foundational to tackling society’s big questions and challenges, from prejudice to multi-sensory perception and memory. As a Psychological Science major, you will be immersed in experiential learning courses that put science and research into practice. You will learn to test and interrogate psychological research questions, lead experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings.
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Sociology and Anthropology
Sociology and Anthropology majors/minors explore historic and current issues related to different cultures and analyze the interactions of people and societies. You learn how to convey ideas effectively, develop analytical skills, and gain experience with research methods to recognize trends and produce social statistics. See sample courses and career paths (such as social work, public health, and law) here.
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Accounting
The Accounting major/minor at Gustavus provides an academic background for students who wish to pursue professional positions in accounting or private businesses. It is a great option for those who plan to complete an MBA before getting a CPA license, or do not plan to become CPAs. (See the Public Accounting major for more.)